Nutrients
I am a nutrient essential for everyday life. I assist with flushing out your system and prevent acne.
Water
Influence is based on the people you interact with and at times influence your food choices. Lunchtime, Holidays, Birthdays, etc.
Social Influence
You need to consume 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cups of this per day. Represented red on myplate. Can be found in many types: citrus, drupes, flower, tropical.
Fruits
How do you know what is in the container if there is no identification? What is needed on the food label?
Title/ Product Name
Popular, edible fruit that is high in potassium and is also high in sugars
Banana
I am an inorganic chemical element. I am essential for regulating body processes, building tissue, and maintaining health. I am found in several foods.
Mineral
Influence that can play with your mind. Smells can set off memories of past foods. Sometimes I encourage emotional eating.
Psychological Influence
Represent blue on myplate. You need to consume at least 3 cups. Found in cheese, cottage cheese, liquid, yogurt, etc
Dairy
This represents the amount of food or drink in a container.
Serving Size
A popular, versatile nut often eaten raw or used for milk.
Almond
I am made of amino acids. I repair cells, build muscle, and support growth. I am found in meats, poultry, nuts, eggs, and legumes.
Protein
Influence that growth is based upon the weather conditions. Prices may go up due to the weather and there are foods grown everywhere.
Agriculture Influence
Represented as orange on myplate. Must consume 2 1/2 oz - 5 oz per day. At least half must be whole grain.
Grains
Tells how many of these are in each serving.
Calories
Come in green, white, and purple varieties. Tender spears and low calories. Prepared grilled, roasted, sautéed, or eaten raw. Helps flush out excess salt and fluid.
Asparagus
I am the primary energy source for your body. I have three classifications: sugars, starches, and fiber. I am found in grains.
Carbohydrates
Influence on food based on ethics, values and spirit. At times people don't eat meat on Fridays, cannot eat lamb, and can only eat with a particular hand.
Religious Influence
You need 1 1/2 cups to 4 cups per day. Represented by green on myplate. Examples: tuber, leafy, root, etc
Vegetable
Gives a list of all the nutrients that are in the product and percentages.
Nutrient Information
Type of cheese that is hard, gritty texture and taste fruity and nutty. Often sprinkled on pastas and pizza.
Parmesan
I am considered to be one of the energy sources. Another name for me is Lipids. I serve as a cushion and I gather certain fat- soluble vitamins.
Fats
Influence base on hunger and appetite, age, gender, taste, touch, and smell.
Physical Influence
Purple on myplate. Need to consume 4oz- 7oz per day. Examples: meat, poultry, eggs, nuts, legumes
Protein
Listed in descending order by weight. May include sugars, red dye #, etc
Ingredients List
Ring shaped, stuffed pasta traditionally stuffed with meat, cheese, or vegetables and often served in broth or sauce
Tortellini